The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

A Team Approach to Individualized Care

Patients suffering from clinically severe (morbid) obesity benefit from the expertise of the team at the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Here, professionals in surgery, medicine, nursing, anesthesiology, psychology and nutrition collaborate to provide patients with high-level, comprehensive care in a compassionate environment.

The Bariatric Surgery Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania has been designated a MBSAQIP Accredited Center - Comprehensive. MBSAQIP is a joint program of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. The Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program is committed to ensuring patients the best outcomes and quality care possible.

The Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery team at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania works closely with each patient to develop a treatment plan that is best suited to the individual's health needs and weight loss goals. Support groups and nutritional counseling are also key components of the Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

The Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania offers: